Nevada Dampwood Termite vs Flat Bark Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Nevada Dampwood Termite Flat Bark Beetle
Scientific Name Zootermopsis nevadensis Cucujus cinnaberinus
Order Blattodea Coleoptera
Family Archotermopsidae Cucujidae
Size 10-18 mm 11-15 mm
Habitat Woodlands Forests
Diet Wood Feeders Wood Feeders
Regions Western United States, from Montana to California Europe
Conservation Least Concern Vulnerable

Nevada Dampwood Termite

A large dampwood termite found in mountainous regions of western North America. Colonies inhabit moist, decaying wood of coniferous and deciduous trees. The species is notable for its primitive social organization and flexible caste determination.

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Did You Know?

Individuals in this species can change between worker and soldier castes depending on colony needs, showing remarkable developmental flexibility.

Flat Bark Beetle

A bright red, extremely flat beetle that lives beneath the bark of dead trees. It is an indicator species of old-growth forests.

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Did You Know?

Its body is so flat it can fit into spaces less than 2mm thick between bark layers.